Popular Airport | Toncontin Intl. - Teniente Coronel Hernan Acosta Mejia Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5546 Miles |
Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.
You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.
Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.
These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.
Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.
However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.
Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.
Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.
It is possible to reach Tegucigalpa city center from Toncontin International Airport in 10-15 minutes by using a taxi or renting a car. If you have enough time and want to reduce your transportation cost, you can get on a bus. In addition, some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service for their guests.
Taxis are waiting for their customers at the exit of the airport. You can reach the city center in about 10 minutes by using a taxi. You can agree on the taxi fare before getting on any taxi. In this way, you will not pay more than necessary.
You can rent a car at the airport for a comfortable travel. You can reach the city center after a 5-km travel on the highway CA-5 with the car you will rent at the airport. While driving, be careful not to drive around deserted places and go away from the center especially at night hours.
Some accommodation centers in Tegucigalpa offer airport shuttle service for their guests. In addition, this service is for free in some hotels. Contact your hotel in advance to find out if they offer airport shuttle service and whether you need to pay an additional amount for this service. If it is suitable for you, you can reach your hotel effortlessly by informing your arrival time and making a reservation in advance.
There is a bus stop located about 1 km away from the airport. If your luggage is not heavy, you can walk to the stop and take the buses going to the city center from here. In this way, you can reduce your transportation costs. However, you should remember that it is better not to use the buses at late hours.